Admissions & Communications Director

Job Level
Senior position
Job Category
Director
Sector
  • Systems / Operations
Job Status
Areas of Responsibility
  • Communications

Saint Benedict Catholic School seeks an Admissions & Communications Director (30 hours per week) to begin in August 2018.

 

The school is committed to partnering with parents and providing a traditional education in a faith filled environment. The school is centrally located in Richmond’s Museum District, with an enrollment of 210 students.

In preparation for the school’s 100th Anniversary, the School Board has undertaken a comprehensive strategic planning processes. During this process, the need for more coordination surrounding communications was identified. This position reflects the expansion last year of the Admissions Director position to include communications.

The Admission & Communications Director:

  • Oversees and carries out the process of admissions for new students.

  • Manages re-enrollment of current students in coordination with the Finance Office.

  • Manages all school-wide internal and external communications, including but not limited to Weekly Newsletter, Website and social media feeds.

  • Works closely with the Director of Development on communications related to alumni and development.

  • Mantains and monitors school marketing and communication guidelines.

Applicant Requirements:

  • Hold a bachelor’s degree or better from an accredited college or university

  • Be able to effectively communicate with a broad range of constituents through a broad
    range of media

  • Be able to clearly communicate verbally and in writing

  • Be proficient with standard office software

  • Be warm and approachable

  • Be able to work independently

  • Be able to work occasional evening and weekend hours with advance notice

  • Upon employment, be able to pass criminal background checks

Applicants should:

  • Be able to occasionally lift at least 50 pounds.

  • Be familiar with and committed to Catholic education.

Candidates must submit a letter of interest, resume, references, and a Diocese of Richmond Application for Employment. Address your letter to Sean Cruess, Principal (scruess@saintbenedictschool.org) and submit a copy of your materials to the Business Office (businessoffice@saintbenedictschool.org).

Materials are shared electronically so electronic submission is preferred.

Web site: http://www.saintbenedictschool.org/